The table compares the proportion of government spending allocated to education and training with the participation rates of people aged 18-24 in five countries in 2012.
Overall, Slovenia devoted by far the highest share of public expenditure to education and training, while Poland spent the least. Participation rates among young adults varied considerably and did not always correspond directly to spending levels.
Poland allocated only 5% of government spending to education and training, yet it recorded the highest participation rate at 44%. In contrast, the Czech Republic and Romania spent relatively moderate amounts, at 9% and 10% respectively, but had the lowest participation figures, at 27% in the Czech Republic and just 23% in Romania. Hungary ranked in the middle for both indicators, with 13% of expenditure and a participation rate of 34%.
Slovenia stands out, allocating a substantial 25% of government spending to education and training. This high investment was accompanied by a relatively strong participation rate of 40%, although it was still lower than that of Poland.